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Definition of courage noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

  

courage

 noun
noun
NAmE//ˈkərɪdʒ//
 
[uncountable]
 
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  •  the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear synonym bravery He showed great courage and determination. I haven't yet had the courage to ask her. moral/physical courage courage in the face of danger
    • Idioms
    have/lack the courage of your convictions
     
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    to be/not be brave enough to do what you feel to be right
    screw up your courage
     
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    to force yourself to be brave enough to do something I finally screwed up my courage and went to the dentist.
    take courage (from something)
     
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    to begin to feel happier and more confident because of something
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